Property Journal

Property Journal: July–August 2017

The last few months have epitomised that the only constant is change – and this issue has a lot to say on the topic.

From a top-down campaign to improve female representation in the sector through the maintenance needs of newer buildings to new approaches on ownership, property never stands still.

On the other hand, can there sometimes be a need to maintain the status quo? We look at Special Policy Areas, a planning tool to stall the creep of identikit high streets and preserve areas with an historical identity or trade.

When it comes to investing, though, the key is managing change, and we are pleased to present a piece on how to balance risks and rewards in a volatile market.

Ethics remains at the core of RICS’ business, and important articles on bribery and conflicts of interest should be high on the agenda of every reader – do you know how well your business would withstand allegations of either?

The Residential section heads downstairs for the start of a series on damp in basements, and features a fascinating case study on bringing empty homes back into use in Salford.

Claudia joined Property Journal at its launch and took the helm of the Commercial section. She has 12 years of editorial experience in health, education and social care publishing across multiple formats.